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The home combines traditional charm and original architectural features with a warm, homely atmosphere - making it an ideal setting for a relaxed retirement. Residents benefit from high...
Care Provided by The Heathers
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 30 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The fees do not include FNC or additional services such as chiropody, hairdressing, or manicure treatments. Prices vary depending on room type (single or shared), the individual needs of the service user, and are subject to an annual review
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Heathers for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Heathers to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- 3AB Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Julie Shave(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: -1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (12)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (9)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Please note the visiting times are between 10:00 and 20:00 every day. The home have protected meal times, please make sure you avoid meal times when visiting, unless you are supporting with meals.09:00-10:00 breakfast 12:30-13:30 lunch 17:00-18:00 dinner . Visiting during meal times causes distraction and inconvenience for some residents in the lounge. Having adequate nutrition is vital for your loved ones. Please be mindful of this. If you feel unwell, please refrain from visiting.
Parking
- Limited parking spaces are available in the home's car park.
The Heathers Reviews (46)
The Heathers has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.898) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Heathers has 46 reviews.
My husband who has Parkinsons disease has had 2 lots of respite care at The Heathers. The first for two weeks and the second for four weeks. He was exceptionally well looked after. Staff were warm friendly, enthusiastic and took time to attend to all his needs. I felt confident that he was in good hands and he particularly enjoyed the activities especially the personal trainer who came in weekly to offer group sessions. Knowing he was well looked after I was able to relax and recuperate. My husband has said he would be happy to return.
Hello Jane, thank you for taking time to write a review about your experience. your feedback is very valuable , i will pass this to the team.
I had complete confidence that they all had his best wishes in mind whilst he was a resident and as he neared the end of his life.
I can't thank them enough for all the support and care they showed my father and family.
Dear Rachel, thank you for taking time to write a review . i will pass the feedback to the team.
For respite needs The Heathers is an absolute life-saver. Everyone is kind and thoughtful. Mum is greeted by name and treated with dignity and respect by those running the catering, hands on care, to managers and nursing staff .. the activities are fun and entertaining. Thank you to each and every one of you. You make my life much easier knowing mum is well looked after.
Hello Christine, thank you for taking time to write a review . your feedback is very much appreciated.
The staff are so kind and caring always something going on a friendly atmosphere very clean home . I would definitely recommend the home . And a big thank you to Julie and all the staff for looking after my lovely stepfather xx
thank you for taking time to do a review for us, much appreciated. this will be passed to the team
I have found the Heathers Care home to be extremely well run. All the staff are very helpful and friendly and very accommodating. There are plenty of activities organised for the residents. I highly recommend the home.
Hello Kion, thank you for taking time to write a review ,very much appreciated.
So pleased we found mum a place in such a caring home. All of the staff are very welcoming and they go out of their way to make everyone feel at home (including visitors). The standard of cleaning and catering is also first class. The last word must go to my mum who commented to us recently, without prompting: "I'm happy here and the carers are lovely."
Thank you Amanda for taking the time to write a lovely comment, very much appreciated and it is so nice to hear spoken words from a resident, thank you once again.
I just wish to congratulate all the staff for a wonderful Christmas Day. This was the best Christmas Day I have had with my mother. Our relationship has always been strained but since she has been living at The Heathers it has improved greatly. This has been due to the outstanding care she receives from all staff whether it's carers or ancillary staff. The managers should be very proud of the home and all their commitment to making it a home from home.
Hello Wendy, thank you for taking time to do the review. your words means a lot for us. i will share this with our staff .
It is very clean and welcoming.
Dear George , thank you for taking time to do the review.
My partner was with you from January 22nd 2025 until his very sad death on 19th August 2025. I was very happy with his care whilst with you. He was treated with courtesy and respect and treated as an individual. Sadly he was not very responsive by the time he came to you but enjoyed trips out and interaction when he was able to. Activities were varied and endlessly cheerful! End of life care despite happening shockingly quickly was respectful and efficient. My family was well looked after during the days we sat with him until he died especially the night staff on duty that week. Despite my never wanting to take my partner away from home it proved to be the safest and least traumatic move of his last year. I wish he had come to you earlier and not been in less conducive accommodation for four months before but that was not in my control sadly. Thank you for your care and consideration for all of us.
Dear Carol, thank you very much for your reflection. I will share this with our team.
During my visits I observed the staff were very professional and supportive and the home had a nice relaxed feel about it when I went for a daily visit. Whilst my friend spent only a couple of months there before she passed away, I knew she was safe and very well looked after 24 hours a day. I would certainly recommend The Heathers to others.
Thank you Kate, your kind words are very much appreciated.
I can't speak highly enough of this care home. The staff are kind, caring, and treat all residents with genuine respect and compassion. The food is always very good, with a great choice available at every meal. Bedrooms are spacious and comfortable, and the whole home is always spotlessly clean. The activities team are excellent, keeping residents busy and engaged with a wide variety of activities each week - from crafts and games to "Mind Song," bingo, and gentle keep fit sessions. There's always something for everyone to enjoy. Management are friendly, approachable, and always available to support families, which makes what can be a very difficult time much easier. They also treat my dad, who visits my mum daily, with warmth and respect, welcoming him to activities and making him feel included. This kindness has really helped him cope with Mum not being at home.We're so grateful to everyone at the home for the care, respect, and compassion they show every day.
Thank you Liz, your comments are very much appreciated.
I visited several homes before deciding on The Heathers for my father. It has a warm, homely feel the the place and all the staff are lovely. Communication between the home and myself is excellent so I always know what is happening with medication and generally wellbeing. The food is also excellent!
Thank you Bryan, your comments are very much appreciated.
My father has lived at The Heathers for over a year now and during that time the standard of the care that he has received has been nothing less than outstanding. He is not the easiest of people, but he has been treated with tolerance, compassion and understanding the whole time. The staff have been at pains to accommodate his particular needs and always do so with humour and kindness. He loves the food and always looks spruce and well cared for. From the comments that he makes I often see signs of the staff going 'the extra mile'. The atmosphere in the home is warm and welcoming and the communication with the family is excellent. I bless the day I met the manager and made enquiries about a placement for dad and I couldn't thank the staff enough, all of them, for their excellent care.
thank you for taking the time to write the review. I will share the feedback with the staff
My experience visiting The Heathers has always been positive.
Staff are always friendly and welcoming.
The environment is clean and fresh and well maintained.
I feel that the staff go over and beyond to address concerns and resolved them when possible.
Dear Wendy , We really appreciate you taking time to write the review. it means a lot . thank you very much.
We are so pleased that The Heather's had space firstly for our dad, and then two months later and at very short notice for our mum. It is so good to see them in a safe friendly and homely atmosphere. They are well cared for and the meals look excellent. We always feel comfortable visiting.
thank you Julie, for taking time to do the review. I will share this with our team.
Mum is very happy which is so important.
Thank you for taking time to review us here. It's hugely appreciated.
Fantastic staff. Mum's needs are always taken care of. She is very happy here and very well cared for. My sister and I are very happy with Mum being here. It was recommended by a friend and has lived up to expectations.
Hello Tash for taking time to do the review. Much appreciated
My Mum was a resident at The Heathers for just a couple of months before she passed away. But the care she received in that time was excellent. The staff were so kind, from the manager and the nursing staff to all the support staff. Mum was looked after so well, I don't believe her care could have been better. I will always appreciate the support the team at The Heathers gave us at a difficult time, and would not hesitate to recommend them.
Mum was in from 1st December 2023 till her passing on 1st July. I had trouble finding her a care home as she had quite challenging behaviour. I viewed lots of Homes in the Yate and where I live in Worthing and was surprised at the state of some of them. I found The Heathers was clean and homely. The staff were amazing... so patient and always kept me informed of Mum's condition. I have been able to speak to the office staff and nurse with any concerns. I was always welcomed by name when I arrived and if lucky even got a cuppa. The food was very good and they would always make something different if the residents wanted it. Tea and coffee was always given regularly and if asked for, good for Mum as she loved her tea. I have no qualms about recommending this home.Thank you for looking after my mum so well.
Dear, Susan, thank you for taking time to write a review.
My husband recently spent two weeks at The Heathers as his first experience of respite care. The staff were so kind and caring and I feel that they all worked well together, as a team, to deliver the best care for him. They were very approachable and always keen to discuss his well-being with his family at any time. They walked him and made sure that he was able to join in activities and not be left alone. The staff made a big effort to incorporate his favourite foods and his likes whenever possible. He has come back to me in good shape. I would highly recommend the care that he received at The Heathers.
Thank you for taking the time to do the review.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 December 2018Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (5) & Events (0)
- 03 Jul 2026
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- 05 Jun 2026
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- 05 Jun 2026
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 01 Oct 2025Recipient: The Heathers
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for The Heathers.
Meet the Team (2)

Julie has been with us since October 2019 and serves as the General Manager, responsible for the overall operation and management of the home.

Aneesh has been with the home since 2012, serving as a Registered Nurse and overseeing the clinical aspects of the service.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Heathers
What types of Care is The Heathers registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Heathers have?
There are 12 Single Rooms and 9 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Heathers?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Heathers to the centre of Bristol?
10.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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